Bd's Mongolian Grill

1474 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Bd's Mongolian Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.

By comparison, the average Lakeland facility scores 85, putting Bd's Mongolian Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with gold colored liquid inside the bottle on the shelf across from the ice machine the ice machine. The manager discarded the spray bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the service area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder on the table near the dipper well in the secondary kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting vegetables on the prep table across from the dry storage area.
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system in the kitchen. Dishwasher area. Wall soiled in the kitchen area behind cooking equipment.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on all reach in coolers and freezers.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the shelf in the dry storage area.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in the third compartment to the right in the 3 compartment sink. The chicken was removed and placed inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi 46F Bean sprouts 47F At the buffet.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in the back kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage/dishwasher are.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice in the Mongolian grill station in water at 36F. The water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder on the table next to the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Gasket is soiled on the single door reach in freezer in the back kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of green edition Red Bull on the shelf next to a plastic container of mayonnaise inside the walk in cooler. The beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of broccoli florets and noodles thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. The product was removed from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen next to the fryers.
36-27-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system in the back kitchen.
36-62-4
58
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Soiled **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen broken secured with blue tape. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Broken **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on single door reach in freezer on the back cook line is soiled. Exterior of the rice cookers heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear plastic containers in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Old labels observed. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen behind/above the flat grill. Cove molding throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed Employee handled soiled equipment and then handled clean equipment without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets are soiled with accumulated debris
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer top cracked and gasket torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen and prep area
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between flat top and fryers soiled with accumulated debris
23-03-4
64
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flat top, fryer baskets have accumulated food and grease debris
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer top cracked and has torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed wall mounted fan with accumulated grease.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sided of fryers, and flat to soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
36-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bd's Mongolian Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bd's Mongolian Grill on file is from Jan 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bd's Mongolian Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bd's Mongolian Grill.

How does Bd's Mongolian Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Bd's Mongolian Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Bd's Mongolian Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bd's Mongolian Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bd's Mongolian Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bd's Mongolian Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bd's Mongolian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.